Job Description
Renewables PR Account Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday - although some evening and weekend work may be necessary
Location: We have offices in Ipswich and London, operating a hybrid and flexible home/office working pattern, with a team in Scotland too. We warmly welcome applications from account managers across the UK with a passion for and experience in renewable energy PR.
About us: Pier is an integrated communications agency which makes brands more meaningful. We specialise in two sectors – renewable energy and food & beverage. We deliver a range of communications services including stakeholder relations, PR and media relations, campaigns and social media. In 2023 we were named PR Consultancy of the Year at our regional CIPR PRide Awards.
Benefits: Pier offers a range of staff benefits including private healthcare, training allowance and regular team socials. To execute strategies and activities for our renewables clients as detailed by their account directors, ensuring that programmes and objectives are being adhered to, and that their accounts are well organised. An account manager should be a capable and confident operator who has a thorough understanding of the required media and communication skills and who is fully in control of the media tools available to deliver results across all channels.
Writing coherent and factually accurate press releases that only require exceptional amends from seniors and clients
drafted by account executives
Capable of writing creative new business proposals with direction from account director, and drafting evaluation reports, speeches and presentations as required
Ability to draft digital copy including blogs, e-newsletter and short form social media copy requirements that only require minor amends
Complete understanding of how the media, including social media, works in the areas in which you operate – the opportunities available and building strong relationships with journalists and creators
Pro-actively seeking and identifying opportunities to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for your client and projects
Proactively looking for opportunities to grow the media horizons of the client
Plan and manage the organisation of events ranging from workshops, photocalls, press conferences, webinars, stakeholder consultations and training days on behalf of clients. Negotiate major media promotions and advertorials
Alert clients to PR risk or opportunities presented by broader areas of corporate responsibility, e.g.: employment practices, health and safety at work
Select and develop sponsorships including planning, contractual agreements and activity organisation
Ensuring that preparation for the meeting is well organised and that account directors or seniors are fully briefed on meeting contents
Lead new business brainstorms and have a creative input in all new business pitches within account group
Proof read all written material
and manage quality control and deadline problems
Have a full understanding of financial controls on all accounts, mark-up rules and budgeting procedures
Commission and analyse research including surveys and focus groups
A solid understanding and knowledge of the communications and PR sector
Have a full, clean driving licence and be able to travel to client events as required
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Minimise waste
Work remotely (home working) where possible to save impact on environment
Support local businesses and source local
Encourage the efficient use of energy and water
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
It is our firm commitment that no-one will receive less favourable treatment before or during employment with Pier on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic background), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We offer flexible working to help create a stimulating, accessible and supportive working environment based on mutual respect and trust where equality of opportunity is offered to all our employees, clients, and job applicants.
You can view our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy here. We recognise there is more to do to improve our diversity and are actively encouraging job applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.